MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,807 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
n/s/f tyre low
slight corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight leak from tail pipe
front exhaust pipe and clamp very corroded
leak from gear box †leak from engine
nearside front brake binding
nearside rear tyre cracked
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
alt drive belt slipping.
nearside front brake pipe rusty.
offside handbrake cable insecure.
rear wiper arm insecure.
How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento?
Based on 197,390 MOT tests across 33,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R538 KBV is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 57,973 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R538 KBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Cinquecento typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R538 KBV registered?
R538 KBV is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 20 May 1998.
Is R538 KBV safe to buy?
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